The Best Visitor Attractions in Warsaw |
 | Royal Castle
plac Zamkowy 4
This 17th century castle was once inhabited by the Polish monarchy. |
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| Historical Museum of Warsaw
Rynek Starego Miasta 42
This museum is worth a visit for anyone wanting to learn about Warsaw\'s past. |
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| Belvedere Palace
ul Belwederska 52
This impressive palace is now home to an upmarket restaurant, but once upon a time is was the residence of the Polish president. |
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| Citadel
Ul. Skazancow 25
This fortress was erected by the Russian Tsar in the 19th century, nowadays it\'s used by the military. |
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| Botanical Gardens
Al Ujazdowskie 4
Locals have been relaxing in these beautiful gardens since 1818; they are located just south of the Ujazdów Castle. |
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Recommended Restaurants in Warsaw |
 | Restauracja Pod Samsonem
ul Freta 3/5
Equally popular with tourists and locals, the Polish menu has a slight Jewish influence. |
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| Bar Mleczny Pod Barbakan
ul. Mostowa 27/29
Budget eatery serving all the staples, including potato pancakes and perogi. |
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| Browarmia
ul. Krolewska 1
This restaurant doubles as a brewery, the food is pretty good too. |
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| Nowa La Boheme
pl. Teatralny 1
Food at this gourmet restaurant is special, from the dorada in hibiscus sauce to the quail with chicken livers and fruit jam. |
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| Restauracja Polska
ul Nowy Swiat 21
A traditional Polish restaurant favoured by families. |
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| Kafka
ul Obozna 3
There is a huge selection of books for you to delve into at this café, whilst snacking on cake, quiche or pancakes. |
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| Zapiecek
al. Jerozolimskie 28
Waitresses wear traditional dresses at this eatery, aside from that you\'ll find wholesome Polish favourites here. |
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| Concept
ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 16/18
Gourmet eatery serving treats like deer osso bucco. |
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| Le Cedre
al. Solidarnosci 61
Hot and cold mezze and plenty of meat dishes are served here; there is belly dancing in the evenings. |
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| Freta 33
ul. Freta 33/35
This popular restaurant has Mediterranean food at moderate prices. |
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Recommended Bars in Warsaw |
 | Yamaya
Nowy Swiat 22
Very small bar playing reggae music and with the cheapest beer in the area. |
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| Café Bar Lemon
ul Sienkiewicza 6
It's a café, bar and club all rolled into one. |
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| Foksal 19
ul Foksal 19
One of Warsaw's coolest hangouts, the dimly lit bar is downstairs, while you can throw some shapes on the dancefloor upstairs. |
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| Lysy Pingwin
ul. Zabkowska 11
Lively 70s-inspired bar with beer and food. |
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| Paparazzi
ul Mazowiecka 12
Fashionable bar with great cocktails made by expert mixologists. |
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Recommended Shopping Venues in Warsaw |
 | Hala Mirowska
Al Jana Pawla II
This supermarket was once the main marketplace, however it still retains a market atmosphere thanks to a few stalls here and there. |
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| Boles?awiec
ul. Prosta 2/14
There is delightful stoneware on sale here, a favourite shop amongst locals. |
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| Arkadia
Al Jana Pawla II 82
The largest shopping centre in Poland with over 200 shops. |
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